If 1960s supermodel Twiggy were a plant, she might be lemon verbena. The plant: If 1960s supermodel Twiggy were a plant, she might be lemon verbena. With its natural legginess and wild yet delicate ...

Verbena is a popular perennial among Louisiana gardeners. (Mai Sukhothai) Louisiana gardeners and butterflies love verbena. We celebrate this low-growing perennial for its showy flower clusters and ...

Everyone should have a gardening to-do list for fall -- cut back perennials, refresh mulch, and do a little strategic deadheading, all before the first frost hits. One important fall task you won't ...

Do you want to learn more about incorporating native plants in your garden? Are you curious about the healing properties of native plants? Ever wondered how Native Americans managed wild spaces? Would ...

If your dream garden involves vibrant colors without the constant upkeep, you may need to be introduced to Argentinian verbena (Verbena bonariensis). This tall, airy perennial delivers puffs of ...

A nice annual garden mixer is Meteor Shower verbena (Verbena bonariensis ‘Meteor Shower’), named after its lovely show of violet-purple flower clusters. This verbena has dark green, narrow, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Every time this reporter enters her house by the side door, she stops to touch and then take a tiny leaf or two from the super-fragrant lemon verbena plant that has thrived in ...

“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” — Joanne Raptis. “Don’t be afraid to go out on a ...

The next time the thermometer rises, consider following the example of Victorian women. In summer they would pack lemon verbena leaves in handkerchiefs and get some relief from the heat by inhaling ...

I've received a lot of questions from readers lately about a lack of pollinators in their gardens. Folks not only miss seeing them, but vegetable production is down. Usually my advice is to plant as ...